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Best Productivity ResourcesBy Shushant LakhyaniVerified creator

Browser Extension

uBlock Origin

A lightweight content blocker that removes ads, trackers and page clutter.

Visit uBlock Origin4.8

  • Rating

    4.8 / 5

  • Pricing

    Free

  • Difficulty

    Beginner

  • Works on

    Firefox, Chrome

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What is uBlock Origin?

uBlock Origin is a free, open-source browser extension that blocks ads, pop-ups, trackers and other clutter before they load. It uses very little memory and lets you hide any annoying page element with a click, so websites load faster and you can read or research without banners pulling your attention away.

Third-party open-source projects. We are not affiliated with their authors; repositories are provided as-is by their maintainers. Review each project's license, code and security before installing. See our Disclaimer.

Pros: what uBlock Origin does well

  • Blocks ads and trackers with little memory use
  • Hide any page element with a click
  • Free and open source

Cons: where it falls short

  • Chrome gets the lighter uBO Lite version
  • Some sites ask you to turn it off

Who uBlock Origin is for

Anyone who wants a calmer, faster web without ads in the way.

Who can skip it

People happy with their browser's built-in blocking.

uBlock Origin alternatives

Not sold on uBlock Origin? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.

All Distraction Blocking resources

LeechBlock NG

Focus: website blocker, browser extension and focus. Shares open source with uBlock Origin. Rated 4.5 (uBlock Origin: 4.8).

Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
4.5Visit

SponsorBlock

Focus: youtube, skip sponsors and video. Shares open source and github with uBlock Origin. Adds Safari. Rated 4.7 (uBlock Origin: 4.8).

Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
4.7Visit

SelfControl

Focus: website blocker, mac and focus. Shares open source with uBlock Origin. A Mac app, not a browser extension. Adds macOS. Rated 4.5 (uBlock Origin: 4.8).

Mac AppFreemacOS
4.5Visit

Unhook

Focus: youtube, distraction blocker and recommendations. Also in Distraction Blocking and Focus, like uBlock Origin. Rated 4.7 (uBlock Origin: 4.8).

Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
4.7Visit

Ice

Focus: menu bar, bartender alternative and macos. Shares open source and github with uBlock Origin. A Mac app, not a browser extension. Adds macOS. Rated 4.6 (uBlock Origin: 4.8).

Mac AppFreemacOS
4.6Visit

Freedom

Focus: blocker, focus and screen time. Also in Distraction Blocking and Focus, like uBlock Origin. A desktop app, not a browser extension. Paid but Affordable (uBlock Origin: Free). Adds macOS, Windows and iOS. Rated 4.3 (uBlock Origin: 4.8).

Desktop AppPaid but AffordablemacOS, Windows
4.3Visit

Free alternatives to uBlock Origin

Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.

FocusWriter

Focus: distraction-free writing, word processor and writing goals. Shares open source with uBlock Origin. A desktop app, not a browser extension. Adds Windows and Linux. Rated 4.5 (uBlock Origin: 4.8).

Desktop AppFreeWindows, Linux
4.5Visit

AeroSpace

Focus: tiling window manager, window management and keyboard shortcuts. Shares open source and github with uBlock Origin. A Mac app, not a browser extension. Adds macOS. Rated 4.7 (uBlock Origin: 4.8).

Mac AppFreemacOS
4.7Visit

Glance

Focus: dashboard, start page and rss. Shares open source and github with uBlock Origin. A web app, not a browser extension. Adds Web. Rated 4.7 (uBlock Origin: 4.8).

Web AppFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.7Visit

KOReader

Focus: ebook reader, e-ink and pdf reader. Shares open source and github with uBlock Origin. A mobile app, not a browser extension. Adds Android, Linux and Offline. Rated 4.7 (uBlock Origin: 4.8).

Mobile AppFreeAndroid, Linux
4.7Visit

Starship

Focus: shell prompt, terminal and developer tool. Shares open source and github with uBlock Origin. A desktop app, not a browser extension. Adds macOS, Windows and Linux. Rated 4.7 (uBlock Origin: 4.8).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.7Visit

Stats

Focus: system monitor, menu bar app and mac utility. Shares open source and github with uBlock Origin. A Mac app, not a browser extension. Adds macOS and Offline. Rated 4.7 (uBlock Origin: 4.8).

Mac AppFreemacOS, Offline
4.7Visit
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